Location
Minneapolis, MN | United States
Job description
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS plus at least two years of work experience in the areas of application development, or or master's degree.
Demonstrated proficiency in Java.
Experience with integration, reporting, and programming tools. Examples include JavaScript, SQL, GitHub, and Apache servers.
Working knowledge of database systems, SQL (DB2, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
Proficiency in conducting analysis of business processes and recommending improvements or efficiencies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data warehousing and manipulation/ETL.
Ability to write and maintain large SQL packages.
Experience with application integration, including third party systems.
Experience with implementation tools and methodologies. Examples include Agile, prototyping versus formal systems analysis and design, entity relationship diagrams, process flows, and data flows.
The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities.
While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of
Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.
This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining VDL applications. This includes, but is
not limited to: integration for instruments and secure file transfers, web services, APIs, and reporting
tools. The proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is at the core of managing
and automating VDL operations. The application developer will utilize their extensive knowledge of
the LIMS application to interface with other IT professionals and lab professionals to aid in VDL daily
operations, ranging from animal testing to billing. This position reports directly to the VMC IT Director,
with a dotted reporting line to the VDL Director, and will have significant visibility within VDL and the
broader college.
Job Responsibilities: Write, test, and maintain code for applications, using programming languages, frameworks, and development tools in alignment with coding standards and best practices.
Manage and support integrations to databases and other applications.
Manage and track changes to source code using tools like Github
.
Deploy applications to various environments, such as testing, staging, and production, and
troubleshoot issues during the deployment process.
Update and maintain applications to ensure compatibility with new technologies, industry
trends, best practices, and security standards.
Create and maintain documentation for code base, configurations, APIs, troubleshooting guides, and procedures.
Collaborate with other IT professionals including system administrators, network administrators, and application developers, to ensure a smooth and integrated IT environment.
Proactively develop relationships and partner with internal stakeholders - scientists, laboratory technicians, veterinarians, administrative staff, and accounting staff.
Work with analysts to refine requirements.
Ensure data integrity in alignment with required database constraints and logic.
The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is a national leader in providing
rapid diagnosis of animal diseases, identifying emerging diseases, developing new diagnostic
methods, and training diagnosticians and veterinarians. The VDL serves the interests of the livestock
and poultry industry, animal research scientists and educators, and companion animal owners and
provides support to the state as the official laboratory of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health as
well as supporting national animal and human health systems. The laboratory is a part of the
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and serves as Minnesota’s only full service
laboratory for animal health diagnostics and surveillance.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
[email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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